SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE Mortgage Rates & Closing Costs

30yr Fixed Rate 15yr Fixed Rate FHA USDA VA 5/1 ARM

30 Year Fixed Rate mortgages in Santa Cruz - Watsonville averaged 6.48% for the week of 2024-07-18, compared to the national average of 6.77% for the same period.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-11) was 6.8% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-13, the average rate was 6.86%.

Santa Cruz - Watsonville's average rate one year ago was 6.67%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-18, the average rate was 6.99%.

Loan Type Date Rate
US 30 Year Fixed Rate 2024-07-18 6.77%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year Fixed Rate 2024-07-18 6.48%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2024-07-18 6.99%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 15 Year Fixed Rate 2024-07-18 5.95%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 15 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2024-07-18 6.25%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year FHA 2024-07-18 6.39%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year FHA Refi 2024-07-18 6.69%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year USDA 2024-07-18 6.53%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year USDA Refi 2024-07-18 6.73%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year VA 2024-07-18 6.3%
Santa Cruz - Watsonville 30 Year VA Refi 2024-07-18 6.4%
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SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE Top Lenders by Rates & Fees

The below table looks at the consensus average rates and fees provided by each lender, for only loans originated in the SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA market. This includes FHA, Conventional, USDA and VA loans, as well as refis. All terms in the below chart are 30 year fixed rate. Unless noted otherwise, other data is all inclusive (FHA, ARM, 15-yr, etc.).

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 146 6.94% $9,513
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 97 6.74% $9,491
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 89 6.66% $12,764
U.S. Bank 55 6.37% $6,621
BAY 55 6.68% $4,644
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 52 6.80% $15,801
Wells Fargo Bank 36 6.14% $6,981
JPMorgan Chase Bank 31 6.52% $8,429
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 31 6.85% $16,686
Bank of America 24 6.13% $6,086
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 24 6.67% $9,385
THE GOLDEN 1 24 6.13% $6,318
Morgan Stanley Private Bank 20 5.75% $4,591
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. 18 6.91% $13,264
PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 18 7.00% $9,852
Watermark Capital, Inc. 16 7.42% $14,848
STAR ONE CREDIT UNION 13 5.97% $3,483
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 13 7.12% $13,453
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 13 6.87% $11,028
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 13 7.00% $8,407
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 12 6.61% $8,790
Citibank 11 5.77% $6,227
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 10 6.87% $6,882
PNC Bank 10 6.46% $7,964
PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. 9 6.46% $7,429
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 8 7.00% $11,579
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 8 6.61% $14,542
First Republic Bank 8 4.92% $3,830
NMSI, INC. 8 6.61% $12,596
BMO Harris Bank 7 6.05% $9,252
UBS Bank USA 7 5.48% $5,341
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6 6.52% $7,005
The Loan Store, Inc. 6 7.02% $5,944
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 6 6.50% $8,503
NEXERA HOLDING LLC 6 7.58% $11,627
NEWREZ LLC 6 7.04% $16,667
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 5 7.05% $14,946
EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 5 7.30% $16,868
STANFORD Federal Credit Union 5 5.98% $4,086
DIGNIFIED HOME LOANS, LLC 5 7.08% $9,296
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 5 6.37% $15,423
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB 5 6.42% $3,505
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 4 6.75% $12,401
CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC 4 6.84% $19,108
TECHNOLOGY 4 6.97% $4,028
JMAC LENDING, INC. 3 7.17% $12,886
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 3 7.08% $12,608
LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 3 6.58% $10,037
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 3 6.88% $10,716
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 3 6.91% $9,891
DEEPHAVEN MORTGAGE LLC 3 8.33% $13,566
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.63% $5,624
EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 3 6.75% $6,013
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 7.16% $12,103
Citadel Servicing Corporation 3 8.18% $19,533
Provident Credit Union 3 6.38% $3,876
Stifel Bank and Trust 3 6.13% $2,950
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 3 6.33% $5,027
PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC 3 4.54% $13,449
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 3 6.96% $12,485
General Mortgage Capital Corporation 2 7.06% $5,882
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 2 7.25% $16,565
BAY EQUITY LLC 2 6.75% $15,674
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.38% $4,077
Commerce Home Mortgage, Inc. 2 7.25% $6,528
Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 2 6.87% $7,817
EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC 2 5.13% $8,576
Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 6.50% $12,555
HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP. 2 8.31% $19,294
LADERA LENDING, INC. 2 6.69% $9,496
NBKC BANK 2 6.38% $5,338
NexBank 2 7.00% $7,988
OCMBC, INC. 2 8.37% $17,995
PATELCO 2 7.13% $5,173
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 2 6.63% $9,792
MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 1 6.50% $19,380
MLD MORTGAGE INC. 1 7.13% $9,964
KINECTA 1 5.25% $3,066
KeyBank 1 6.38% $10,860
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1 5.89% $5,820
HighTechLending Inc 1 8.13% $28,909
ALTURA 1 4.25% $12,709
NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 1 6.63% $12,745
GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL, LLC 1 6.63% $8,806
ALTITUDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 7.63% $16,059
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 1 6.63% $12,340
Goldman Sachs Bank USA 1 5.75% $6,858
NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC. 1 6.75% $17,758
WINGS FINANCIAL 1 5.13% $5,383
Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc. 1 6.75% $13,703
Fremont Bank 1 7.25% $835
ALLIANT CREDIT UNION 1 6.88% $5,170
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 8.00% $21,140
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.25% $3,135
Plains Commerce Bank 1 7.38% $3,518
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.63% $36,924
FIRST TECHNOLOGY 1 6.75% $2,453
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company 1 5.75% $3,955
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.88% $7,669
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 5.63% $7,364
FirstBank 1 7.50% $4,972
First Bank 1 6.38% $14,558
Firefighters First Federal Credit Union 1 6.25% $5,330
Comerica Bank 1 6.63% $2,980
Raymond James Bank 1 5.88% $2,081
RBC Bank, (Georgia) 1 5.25% $3,226
REDWOOD 1 5.63% $0
REDWOOD RESIDENTIAL ACQUISITION CORPORATION 1 7.63% $5,774
RESIDENTIAL BANCORP 1 6.63% $8,820
Zions Bank 1 5.63% $3,468
S1L, Inc. 1 6.75% $13,872
San Mateo Credit Union 1 6.00% $3,305
SANTA CLARA COUNTY 1 7.00% $15,381
SCHOOLSFIRST 1 5.00% $3,165
SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.38% $12,837
COASTAL FUNDING SLC, INC. 1 7.63% $9,185
SIRVA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $3,961
City National Bank 1 5.83% $4,807
Citizens Bank 1 7.00% $18,106
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 7.50% $21,056
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1 7.63% $14,843
BM Real Estate Services, Inc. 1 6.75% $4,284
BAY-VALLEY MORTGAGE GROUP 1 8.50% $31,248
Axos Bank 1 7.75% $24,189
ANGEL OAK MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC 1 7.13% $41,377
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $8,159
USAA Federal Savings Bank 1 6.50% $9,380
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 7.38% $16,422
Vellum Mortgage, Inc. 1 5.63% $5,947
VICTORIA FINANCIAL CORP. 1 7.62% $5,612
LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. 1 7.75% $16,647
Leader Bank 1 6.63% $5,486
LOANPAL, LLC 1 6.50% $7,321
MANN FINANCIAL INC. 1 7.25% $11,450
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.88% $8,685

SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE Average Closing Costs & Other Stats

SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA's 135 lenders originated 2,391 loans during 2023. The total origination value was $1,516,335,000, with an average loan value of $634,184.

SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE's average closing costs are $6,201.

The top SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE lender as defined by loan originations is CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, with 146 loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,513, which is $22 higher than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are STAR ONE CREDIT UNION ($3,483), Morgan Stanley Private Bank ($4,591), BAY ($4,644), Bank of America ($6,086) and Citibank ($6,227).

The lowest rate SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Morgan Stanley Private Bank (5.75%), Citibank (5.77%), STAR ONE CREDIT UNION (5.97%), Bank of America (6.13%) and THE GOLDEN 1 (6.13%).

SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA Mortgage Market Share & Volume

Loan origination value is a good proxy for a lender's prominence within the market. The general assumption is that larger lenders will have more resources, but may spend more (and therefore charge more) on marketing and overhead expenses.

Name 2022 Loan Value 2023 Loan Value % Change 2023 Market Share
JONES LANG LASALLE MULTIFAMILY, LLC $179,545,000 n/a 11.8%
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC $191,405,000 $133,660,000 -30.2% 8.8%
BAY $124,700,000 $94,595,000 -24.1% 6.2%
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC $127,455,000 $88,680,000 -30.4% 5.8%
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC $159,900,000 $70,915,000 -55.7% 4.7%
Wells Fargo Bank $232,565,000 $68,915,000 -70.4% 4.5%
U.S. Bank $104,335,000 $63,550,000 -39.1% 4.2%
Bank of America $112,445,000 $51,325,000 -54.4% 3.4%
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION $67,560,000 $35,455,000 -47.5% 2.3%
JPMorgan Chase Bank $92,100,000 $32,515,000 -64.7% 2.1%
Comerica Bank $28,885,000 $26,160,000 -9.4% 1.7%
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION $40,235,000 $24,960,000 -38.0% 1.6%
GREYSTONE SERVICING COMPANY LLC $21,415,000 n/a 1.4%
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. $34,550,000 $20,930,000 -39.4% 1.4%
THE GOLDEN 1 $30,355,000 $20,285,000 -33.2% 1.3%
Morgan Stanley Private Bank $40,045,000 $19,160,000 -52.2% 1.3%
STAR ONE CREDIT UNION $31,570,000 $16,230,000 -48.6% 1.1%
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company $3,540,000 $16,040,000 353.1% 1.1%
BMO Harris Bank $2,865,000 $15,430,000 438.6% 1.0%
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. $29,115,000 $13,830,000 -52.5% 0.9%
PNC Bank $32,480,000 $12,820,000 -60.5% 0.8%
First Republic Bank $92,195,000 $12,800,000 -86.1% 0.8%
Citibank $19,415,000 $12,720,000 -34.5% 0.8%
Watermark Capital, Inc. $4,260,000 $12,395,000 191.0% 0.8%
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION $16,360,000 $11,950,000 -27.0% 0.8%
PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. $19,695,000 $11,595,000 -41.1% 0.8%
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC $59,965,000 $11,015,000 -81.6% 0.7%
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB $21,285,000 $10,025,000 -52.9% 0.7%
UBS Bank USA $9,570,000 $9,825,000 2.7% 0.6%
SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION $9,605,000 n/a 0.6%
Commerce Home Mortgage, Inc. $36,820,000 $9,310,000 -74.7% 0.6%
Flagstar Bank, FSB $43,555,000 $9,275,000 -78.7% 0.6%
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC $20,455,000 $8,990,000 -56.0% 0.6%
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC $16,835,000 $7,985,000 -52.6% 0.5%
FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC $44,625,000 $7,370,000 -83.5% 0.5%
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $3,450,000 $7,285,000 111.2% 0.5%
STANFORD Federal Credit Union $17,770,000 $7,065,000 -60.2% 0.5%
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. $10,750,000 $7,030,000 -34.6% 0.5%
WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC $6,975,000 n/a 0.5%
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. $13,125,000 $5,945,000 -54.7% 0.4%
NEWREZ LLC $10,580,000 $5,775,000 -45.4% 0.4%
LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC $3,880,000 $5,665,000 46.0% 0.4%
NMSI, INC. $645,000 $5,580,000 765.1% 0.4%
HighTechLending Inc $5,770,000 $5,540,000 -4.0% 0.4%
NEXERA HOLDING LLC $3,995,000 $5,505,000 37.8% 0.4%
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. $12,470,000 $5,440,000 -56.4% 0.4%
EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. $10,835,000 $5,260,000 -51.5% 0.3%
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. $14,555,000 $5,100,000 -65.0% 0.3%
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY $9,090,000 $5,020,000 -44.8% 0.3%
JMAC LENDING, INC. $4,290,000 $4,830,000 12.6% 0.3%
PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. $4,880,000 $4,745,000 -2.8% 0.3%
Fremont Bank $23,620,000 $4,565,000 -80.7% 0.3%
Zions Bank $3,300,000 $4,530,000 37.3% 0.3%
OCMBC, INC. $1,480,000 $4,460,000 201.4% 0.3%
Citadel Servicing Corporation $4,260,000 $4,400,000 3.3% 0.3%
TECHNOLOGY $6,230,000 $4,330,000 -30.5% 0.3%
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. $11,000,000 $4,040,000 -63.3% 0.3%
BELLWETHER ENTERPRISE REAL ESTATE CAPITAL, LLC $3,985,000 n/a 0.3%
TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $1,120,000 $3,955,000 253.1% 0.3%
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC $6,235,000 $3,945,000 -36.7% 0.3%
The Loan Store, Inc. $3,890,000 n/a 0.3%
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC $1,105,000 $3,835,000 247.1% 0.3%
Provident Credit Union $7,045,000 $3,830,000 -45.6% 0.3%
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company $3,070,000 $3,610,000 17.6% 0.2%
ANGEL OAK MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC $5,365,000 $3,585,000 -33.2% 0.2%
DIGNIFIED HOME LOANS, LLC $1,665,000 $3,585,000 115.3% 0.2%
CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC $1,620,000 $3,290,000 103.1% 0.2%
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION $9,875,000 $3,210,000 -67.5% 0.2%
Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland $6,105,000 $2,885,000 -52.7% 0.2%
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) $12,830,000 $2,850,000 -77.8% 0.2%
BAY-VALLEY MORTGAGE GROUP $2,770,000 n/a 0.2%
DEEPHAVEN MORTGAGE LLC $2,695,000 n/a 0.2%
LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION $2,615,000 n/a 0.2%
Mechanics Bank $7,450,000 $2,615,000 -64.9% 0.2%
REDWOOD $335,000 $2,545,000 659.7% 0.2%
EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC $1,085,000 $2,430,000 124.0% 0.2%
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. $2,395,000 n/a 0.2%
General Mortgage Capital Corporation $5,585,000 $2,370,000 -57.6% 0.2%
EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. $1,230,000 $2,275,000 85.0% 0.2%
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. $2,225,000 n/a 0.1%
ALLIANT CREDIT UNION $5,300,000 $2,195,000 -58.6% 0.1%
PATELCO $6,640,000 $2,195,000 -66.9% 0.1%
FIRST TECHNOLOGY $2,830,000 $2,175,000 -23.1% 0.1%
LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORPORATION $275,000 $2,140,000 678.2% 0.1%
Umpqua Bank $16,140,000 $2,120,000 -86.9% 0.1%
BAY EQUITY LLC $9,325,000 $2,105,000 -77.4% 0.1%
Axos Bank $2,615,000 $2,100,000 -19.7% 0.1%
HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP. $5,095,000 $2,045,000 -59.9% 0.1%
PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC $2,025,000 n/a 0.1%
Hometown Equity Mortgage, LLC $2,010,000 n/a 0.1%
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC $1,470,000 $1,945,000 32.3% 0.1%
HomeTrust Bank $1,750,000 $1,940,000 10.9% 0.1%
SANTA CLARA COUNTY $4,325,000 $1,880,000 -56.5% 0.1%
Figure Lending LLC $1,660,000 $1,790,000 7.8% 0.1%
Stifel Bank and Trust $1,210,000 $1,790,000 47.9% 0.1%
MACKILLIE INCORPORATED $1,810,000 $1,785,000 -1.4% 0.1%
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. $1,700,000 $1,780,000 4.7% 0.1%
LADERA LENDING, INC. $1,800,000 $1,730,000 -3.9% 0.1%
AMWEST FUNDING CORP. $3,635,000 $1,710,000 -53.0% 0.1%
Logan Finance Corporation $1,670,000 n/a 0.1%
A&D Mortgage LLC $3,905,000 $1,645,000 -57.9% 0.1%
Community West Bank $2,110,000 $1,640,000 -22.3% 0.1%
WINGS FINANCIAL $1,605,000 n/a 0.1%
NBKC BANK $2,135,000 $1,595,000 -25.3% 0.1%
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. $1,630,000 $1,545,000 -5.2% 0.1%
First Bank $600,000 $1,500,000 150.0% 0.1%
SPRING EQ, LLC $7,140,000 $1,500,000 -79.0% 0.1%
Bethpage Federal Credit Union $3,975,000 $1,430,000 -64.0% 0.1%
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. $605,000 $1,400,000 131.4% 0.1%
Firefighters First Federal Credit Union $1,630,000 $1,360,000 -16.6% 0.1%
City National Bank $9,020,000 $1,350,000 -85.0% 0.1%
The Federal Savings Bank $1,165,000 $1,340,000 15.0% 0.1%
East West Bank $6,325,000 $1,305,000 -79.4% 0.1%
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION $12,250,000 $1,295,000 -89.4% 0.1%
Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc $585,000 $1,270,000 117.1% 0.1%
Citizens Bank $1,600,000 $1,190,000 -25.6% 0.1%
Discover Bank $1,035,000 $1,180,000 14.0% 0.1%
REDWOOD RESIDENTIAL ACQUISITION CORPORATION $3,015,000 $1,175,000 -61.0% 0.1%
KEYPOINT $1,170,000 n/a 0.1%
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION $2,400,000 $1,165,000 -51.5% 0.1%
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION $4,040,000 $1,150,000 -71.5% 0.1%
FirstBank $1,340,000 $1,105,000 -17.5% 0.1%
Goldman Sachs Bank USA $985,000 $1,105,000 12.2% 0.1%
Vellum Mortgage, Inc. $1,105,000 n/a 0.1%
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union $1,095,000 n/a 0.1%
MERIWEST $4,005,000 $1,095,000 -72.7% 0.1%
The Central Trust Bank $645,000 $1,095,000 69.8% 0.1%
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION $2,045,000 $1,065,000 -47.9% 0.1%
CARDINAL FINANCIAL $2,035,000 $1,035,000 -49.1% 0.1%
Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation $1,030,000 n/a 0.1%
NexBank $3,770,000 $1,010,000 -73.2% 0.1%
KeyBank $3,220,000 $995,000 -69.1% 0.1%
SCHOOLSFIRST $2,385,000 $985,000 -58.7% 0.1%
San Joaquin Power Employees Credit Union $605,000 $975,000 61.2% 0.1%
OAKTREE FUNDING CORP. $2,470,000 $965,000 -60.9% 0.1%
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC $870,000 $960,000 10.3% 0.1%
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $11,530,000 $945,000 -91.8% 0.1%
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. $11,565,000 $925,000 -92.0% 0.1%
Wintrust Bank, N.A. $915,000 n/a 0.1%
NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC $1,350,000 $905,000 -33.0% 0.1%
RBC Bank, (Georgia) $885,000 n/a 0.1%
PHH Mortgage Corporation $6,185,000 $880,000 -85.8% 0.1%
KINECTA $2,360,000 $870,000 -63.1% 0.1%
GEORGIA'S OWN $1,765,000 $865,000 -51.0% 0.1%
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY $3,505,000 $865,000 -75.3% 0.1%
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC $2,700,000 $830,000 -69.3% 0.1%
ALTURA $815,000 n/a 0.1%
Bank of Stockton $1,695,000 $810,000 -52.2% 0.1%
RESIDENTIAL BANCORP $3,365,000 $810,000 -75.9% 0.1%
ALTITUDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION $795,000 n/a 0.1%
Mortgage Research Center, LLC $2,140,000 $795,000 -62.9% 0.1%
Brighton Bank $725,000 n/a 0.0%
GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL, LLC $725,000 n/a 0.0%
INTERCAP LENDING INC. $725,000 n/a 0.0%
Plains Commerce Bank $725,000 n/a 0.0%
SIRVA MORTGAGE, INC. $725,000 n/a 0.0%
Coastal Community Bank $705,000 n/a 0.0%
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION $695,000 n/a 0.0%
NATIONWIDE EQUITIES CORPORATION $2,325,000 $675,000 -71.0% 0.0%
S1L, Inc. $1,440,000 $675,000 -53.1% 0.0%
MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC $465,000 $665,000 43.0% 0.0%
FUNDLOANS CAPITAL $2,075,000 $660,000 -68.2% 0.0%
INTELLILOAN, INC. $570,000 $640,000 12.3% 0.0%
USAA Federal Savings Bank $880,000 $635,000 -27.8% 0.0%
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL, LLC $725,000 $625,000 -13.8% 0.0%
COASTAL FUNDING SLC, INC. $605,000 n/a 0.0%
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. $980,000 $605,000 -38.3% 0.0%
Leader Bank $605,000 n/a 0.0%
NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC. $595,000 n/a 0.0%
ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORPORATION $565,000 n/a 0.0%
PACIFIC SERVICE $1,480,000 $565,000 -61.8% 0.0%
VICTORIA FINANCIAL CORP. $565,000 n/a 0.0%
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $9,965,000 $555,000 -94.4% 0.0%
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. $525,000 n/a 0.0%
Ally Bank $3,180,000 $505,000 -84.1% 0.0%
BM Real Estate Services, Inc. $405,000 $505,000 24.7% 0.0%
LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP. $505,000 n/a 0.0%
VAL-CHRIS INVESTMENTS, INC. $505,000 n/a 0.0%
SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY $500,000 n/a 0.0%
LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $1,550,000 $495,000 -68.1% 0.0%
Nations Lending Corporation $495,000 n/a 0.0%
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION $12,510,000 $480,000 -96.2% 0.0%
Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc. $1,780,000 $475,000 -73.3% 0.0%
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. $265,000 $465,000 75.5% 0.0%
Truist $7,775,000 $465,000 -94.0% 0.0%
TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. $455,000 n/a 0.0%
MANN FINANCIAL INC. $405,000 n/a 0.0%
MLD MORTGAGE INC. $405,000 n/a 0.0%
NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION $1,065,000 $405,000 -62.0% 0.0%
Educational Employees Credit Union $1,380,000 $390,000 -71.7% 0.0%
Service Federal Credit Union $355,000 n/a 0.0%
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC $340,000 n/a 0.0%
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. $335,000 n/a 0.0%
Raymond James Bank $305,000 n/a 0.0%
JMJ FINANCIAL GROUP $805,000 $265,000 -67.1% 0.0%
San Mateo Credit Union $850,000 $265,000 -68.8% 0.0%
AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE, INC. $1,690,000 $255,000 -84.9% 0.0%
Bank of the West $43,570,000 $255,000 -99.4% 0.0%
Financial Partners Credit Union $255,000 n/a 0.0%
CREDIT HUMAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $1,140,000 $245,000 -78.5% 0.0%
Murphy Bank $240,000 n/a 0.0%
NuVision Federal Credit Union $205,000 n/a 0.0%
State Department Federal Credit Union $205,000 n/a 0.0%
PremierOne Credit Union $3,525,000 $195,000 -94.5% 0.0%
CBC Federal Credit Union $155,000 n/a 0.0%
Connexus Credit Union $155,000 n/a 0.0%
LOANPAL, LLC $155,000 n/a 0.0%
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE CREDIT UNION $4,540,000 $155,000 -96.6% 0.0%
SAFE CREDIT UNION $95,000 n/a 0.0%
AMERICAN FIRST $105,000 $85,000 -19.0% 0.0%
Signature Federal Credit Union $85,000 n/a 0.0%
QUORUM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $2,420,000 $75,000 -96.9% 0.0%
CHEVRON $815,000 $55,000 -93.3% 0.0%
UNCLE Credit Union $785,000 $55,000 -93.0% 0.0%
CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST $105,000 $35,000 -66.7% 0.0%

SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE's top lender by overall market share is JONES LANG LASALLE MULTIFAMILY, LLC, with 11.8% market share. In second place, with 8.8%, is CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, having originated $133,660,000 in loans. In third place, with 6.2%, is BAY, having originated $94,595,000 in loans. In fourth place, with 5.8%, is UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, having originated $88,680,000 in loans. In fifth place, with 4.7%, is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, having originated $70,915,000 in loans.

SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA Average Rent (2023)

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Zip Code Metro Studio Apartment Rent 1BR Apartment Rent 2BR Apartment Rent 3BR Apartment Rent 4BR Apartment Rent
94060 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,300 $2,840 $3,400 $4,170 $4,570
95001 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,210 $2,500 $3,290 $4,070 $4,560
95003 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,530 $2,860 $3,760 $4,650 $5,220
95005 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,320 $2,630 $3,460 $4,280 $4,800
95006 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,120 $2,400 $3,160 $3,910 $4,380
95007 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,230 $2,530 $3,320 $4,110 $4,610
95010 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,260 $2,550 $3,360 $4,160 $4,660
95017 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,490 $2,820 $3,720 $4,600 $5,150
95018 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,230 $2,520 $3,320 $4,110 $4,610
95019 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $1,880 $2,150 $2,830 $3,600 $4,020
95033 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,360 $2,670 $3,370 $4,210 $4,720
95041 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,230 $2,520 $3,320 $4,110 $4,610
95060 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,590 $2,930 $3,860 $4,780 $5,350
95061 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,210 $2,500 $3,290 $4,070 $4,560
95062 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,300 $2,600 $3,420 $4,230 $4,740
95063 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,210 $2,500 $3,290 $4,070 $4,560
95064 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,090 $2,360 $3,110 $3,850 $4,310
95065 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,700 $3,050 $4,020 $4,980 $5,580
95066 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,600 $2,940 $3,870 $4,790 $5,370
95067 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,210 $2,500 $3,290 $4,070 $4,560
95073 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,320 $2,620 $3,450 $4,270 $4,790
95076 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $1,940 $2,180 $2,830 $3,600 $4,020
95077 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA $2,210 $2,500 $3,290 $4,070 $4,560

2022 Average & Median Rent Data Statistics
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA average 1BR rent: $2,594, median: $2,530
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA average 2BR rent: $3,393, median: $3,320
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA average 3BR rent: $4,207, median: $4,110

SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA Market Loan Reason

Loan Purpose Originations Total Value Average Loan
Home Purchase 1,169 $879,435,000 $752,297
Home Improvement 448 $82,710,000 $184,621
Cash Out Refi 277 $119,495,000 $431,390
Other 255 $70,005,000 $274,529
Refi 242 $364,690,000 $1,506,983

Santa Cruz - Watsonville's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,169 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 448 originations.

Interest Rate Frequencies

Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
6-7% 731 $503,065,000 $688,187
Over 8% 559 $161,415,000 $288,757
7-8% 551 $300,395,000 $545,181
5-6% 408 $466,120,000 $1,142,451
2.5-3% 43 $8,685,000 $201,977
4-5% 33 $28,225,000 $855,303
<2.5% 7 $1,695,000 $242,143
3-4% 4 $4,160,000 $1,040,000

During 2023, Santa Cruz - Watsonville's most frequently originated rate bucket was 6-7%, with 731 originations.

Loan Sizing (SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA MSA)

Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan
$600k-1000k 587 $453,175,000 $772,019
$200k-400k 473 $132,435,000 $279,989
$400k-600k 440 $217,060,000 $493,318
$100k-200k 327 $43,765,000 $133,838
$Over $1MM 311 $654,045,000 $2,103,039
$100,000 or less 253 $15,855,000 $62,668

SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE's loan sizing saw the bucket of loans from $600k-1000k with 587 originations, totaling $453,175,000 in origination value.

LTV Distribution

Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan
Under 20% 719 $107,945,000 $150,132
60-80% 495 $440,065,000 $889,020
80-100% 434 $353,530,000 $814,585
20-40% 355 $147,935,000 $416,718
40-60% 318 $252,660,000 $794,528
Over 100% 6 $185,100,000 $30,850,000

SANTA CRUZ - WATSONVILLE's loan sizing saw loans grouped in the Under 20% Loan-to-value bucket with 719 originations, totaling $107,945,000 in origination value.